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Average Rating based on 15 Reviews
Maintenance  3.93/5  (3.93)
Cleanliness  3.93/5  (3.93)
Facilities  3.87/5  (3.87)
Atmosphere  3.87/5  (3.87)

Compared to other hostels in this destination
Maintenance  3.56/5  (3.56)
Cleanliness  3.59/5  (3.59)
Facilities  3.55/5  (3.55)
Atmosphere  3.61/5  (3.61)

Kanga House

Last Update: January 6, 2009

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(Review ID: 9578)
 
Nicely located, big double room, good value for money, November 18, 2003
Reviewer: jaya.kudhijono@siemens.com

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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
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Facilities   4.00/5  (4)
Atmosphere   4.00/5  (4)

Victoria Street is the place to stay. Short walk to Kings-X train station, or walk to the city central on sunny days. My favourite walk is down the McElhone stairs to Harry's cafe on Cowper Wharf Road, having the pie or hotdog on the Finger Wharf, then through Botanic Gardens and Hyde Park. Stayed in a big double room on the second floor in the white building nextdoor with view of Centrepoint Tower, small old TV (not so good picture reception with only local stations), fridge (great for storing snacks), microwave (never used it), and sink. Nice, quite big bathroom for 4 rooms on the 2nd floor. If occupied, you can use other bathrooms on the other floor or the next building. Free bread, cereal and milk for breakfast (saving money for sightseeing/transport). Didn't join free BBQ night, so no comment on that. Staff courtesy and cleanliness of the hostel is within standard, could be better, but quite OK.
 
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(Review ID: 9579)
 
Recommended !, September 30, 2003
Reviewer: phill ( phyliskite@yahoo.co.uk) from my mummys tummy

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Great place , clean, good deal with free internet and breakfast and stuff, not in many guidebooks but got told by plenty of people on the way down the coast it was worth looking at , they were right . wicked views and managed to get a job in a few days of being there-staff are friendly and helpful.Def stay here , also got lucky !!!
 
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(Review ID: 9580)
 
Cool Location Super Views, December 9, 2002
Reviewer: Oz Traveller

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Maintenance   4.00/5  (4)
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I have stayed now 3 times at Kanga House during my time in Oz. Everytime I was lucky and got a room with view to the city skyline and the harbour bridge.

Last time I checked in (November 2002) they had done up the place (new carpet and paint) and their prices hadn't changed.

Also I found it a nice touch that the owners put on a free BBQ for their guests on Friday nights. A good way to get started before hitting town.

I really recommend the Kanga House to everyone who is looking for good value for money.
 
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(Review ID: 9581)
 
Fantastic city view, July 6, 2002
Reviewer: Amy Fong

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I stayed in a double here very recently, and asked for a room with a view. They gave me one with a large window overlooking the famous Sydney cityscape including the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. I would rate the view 5 stars. The hostel itself was a little old (as is pretty much everything else in the neighbourhood) so the bathroom had a few problems. The double came with a TV, a roomy closet, fridge, microwave and sink. There was free internet access in the main reception area.

This hostel has a pretty nice location as it is on a quieter residential-style street. (If you go 1 block up to Darlinghurst you are in the sleezy red light district.) It is about a 20-minute walk to downtown, or you can take the train: Kings Cross Station is across the street.
 
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(Review ID: 9582)
 
Great Value & Good Location, April 7, 2002
Reviewer: Andrew Sim

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One would usually associate King Cross as being unsafe and unruly, but the hostel is in fact situated on a pleasant and quiet street. I stayed in a double room and got gorgeous views of the Sydney Bridge. There is even a small balcony where u can make tea and enjoy the view. The airport express bus-stop is right outside the door step and the staff is very friendly, and took time to explain the lay-out of Sydney to me. It is also a short walk to Paddington and the King Cross's train station is nearby. My room is newly painted, but the facilities do show some sign of age. Nevertheless, it is great value when you compared it to other hostels in the city area. Thoroughly recommended!
 
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